For some odd reason people seem to think that making a vegetable biryani is hard work, for me it is the easiest and quickest ONE pot meal. When we have family get togethers i am the one that always volunteers to make the biryani and it is always a winner.
Vegetable Biryani
45ml cooking oil
1medium onion-chopped
2-3pieces cinnamon
8-10 curry leaves
1 dry chilli
2ml cumin seeds
2ml mustard seeds
2ml fenugreek seeds
10ml ground ginger & garlic
10ml chilli powder
5ml cumin powder
5ml coriander powder
7ml turmeric powder
5ml Biryani-Mix Spices
500ml tastic rice
125ml brown lentils
750ml frozen mix vegetables
20ml salt
8-10 baby potatoes
Chopped fresh coriander
Method
- Soak rice and lentils separately in warm water for about 1hour
- Heat oil in a large heavy based pot and add onions and allow to brown on medium heat
- Add all other spices and allow to cook for about 1-2 minutes
- Add the washed rice and lentils, mix vegetables and the potatoes, and about 500ml water
- Lower heat and allow to cook for about 45minutes (add more water if necessary) or until the potatoes are tender and the rice is cooked
- Sprinkle chopped coriander before serving and serve with plain yoghurt and a mixed salad
Mix Salad
250ml grated carrots
250ml finely shredded lettuce
100ml chopped mixed peppers
100ml chopped tomatoes
75ml chopped cucumber
75ml grated radish
2ml finely chopped green chilli
75ml chopped onion
15ml shredded mint leaves
10ml vinegar
Method
- Mix all of the above together and serve with vegetable biryani
12 Comments
Easy:) Mailed it!
biryani is one of my favourites – it looks delicious – lovely pic.
I love biryani, and there are times when I need to go veg only, so will definitely try this then:-)
Lovely recipe, thanks!
anything in one pot works for me!
so true–one pot and to the plate
welcome
let me know how it turns out
thanks
enjoy
Hi Usha- I’m going to try your recipe on a coldish day, when I get back after Easter. Thank you for sharing!
Hi Ishy, safe travels and let me know how it turns out when you try it.Let me know when you visit Joburg i will love to meet you.